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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 261,652, 392,487.54 and 93,184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 261,652, 392,487.54 and 93,184.72 is: 139,780.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    261,652 : 392,487.54 = 93,184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    261,652/392,487.54 = 93,184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    261,652x = 392,487.54 × 93,184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    261,652x = 36,573,841,518.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,573,841,518.39/261,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,780.48

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